# Peek-A-Boo Frocks Alexis Mabille's Fall 2009 Couture Line Shows a Lot of Skin By Christina Butty | Published 2009-07-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexis-mabiles-fall-2009-haute-line References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2009CTR-AMABILLE) & [alexismabille](http://www.alexismabille.com/index_en.html) Alexis Mabille’s Couture line for [Fall 2009](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025) was light, airy and see through. Many of his pieces were made of [sheer fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-off-brief-skirt) or featured strategic slits of skin. Alexis Mabille’s couture pieces were so light that the outline of the model’s body was visible through the clothing, giving a very sexy, sensual effect. Overall, the critics were suitably pleased with the show, considering Alexis Mabille is one of the younger designers in the [Paris Couture week](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sheer Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to create clothing made of sheer fabrics or featuring strategic slits of skin. - **Sensual Couture:** Potential to explore designs that emphasize the body and create a sexy, sensual effect. - **Lightweight Clothing:** Innovation opportunity to develop garments that are lightweight and provide a sheer, ethereal aesthetic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Designers can embrace sheer fabrics and strategic cutouts to create bold and new fashion statements. - **Couture:** Opportunity for couturiers to incorporate sensual and lightweight elements into their high-end fashion creations. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Developing lightweight, sheer fabrics that offer both comfort and style for the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Modern High-Fashion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terani-couture.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md)